Since its introduction in 2007, the Addict has proven itself in the world’s
most demanding conditions of professional road racing. The Addict is an ultra-light
and versatile carbon bike that can handle the rigors climbing, sprinting and
high-speed descents with comfort and confidence. Team Columbia-Highroad is armed
with a single tool that was developed with a revolutionary carbon process, IMP™
(Integrated Molding Process). This unique process allows frame engineers to
maximize the carbon material while maintaining durability and stiffness.

The team’s Addict frames are equipped with exceptional components from
Shimano, Pro, Continental, Fizi:k and Elite.

The Columbia-Highroad Team CampThe first Columbia-Highroad team camp, held at the end of November,
provided time to prepare the new bikes for the upcoming season. Focus was on
fitting, season objectives, the new program, team building and a little pleasure
during a quieter time of the year. The camp was held in Mallorca, Spain.

The schedule during the camp was balanced between bike setup, meetings, photo
shoots, training, and public relations. Mechanics were present, doing all the
pre-season preparation in a more relaxed atmosphere. Team Columbia-Highroad
has a reputation for being professional, managing all of the details early on
to ensure a successful season in 2009.

The camp was the first time the team had contact with the new Scott Addict.
Like kids getting new toys, Cavendish, Grabsch, Hincapie and the rest of the
riders were checking out the bikes and combing over the components and frame
details. A new season, a new bike and high expectations for the team; that’s
the kind of challenge Team Columbia-Highroad is up for. SCOTT is pleased to
be providing bikes to the sprinter of the year, the new TT World Champion and
the number one team in 2008. For all of the technical partners, the partnership
is a way of improving products and pushing the limits of the equipment to improve
what we offer to the market.